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CBI submits 2nd Nandigram report to Calcutta HC

CBI submits 2nd Nandigram report to Calcutta HC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday submitted a report on its investigation into the March 14 police firing in Nandigram to the Calcutta High court.

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Patra, as executive director of the central bank, was the principal advisor to the Monetary Policy Department since July 2012.

RBI may escape govt's scrutiny for missing inflation target

RBI may escape govt's scrutiny for missing inflation target

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

If imputed inflation for April and May is used, then you have inflation of over 6 per cent for two consecutive quarters, which is a worrying signal for the RBI.

RBI rate hike a 'win-win' situation for markets, banks, says SBI report

RBI rate hike a 'win-win' situation for markets, banks, says SBI report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The SBI report ruled out a October rate hike

Farm loans touch Rs 95,064 cr in H1

Farm loans touch Rs 95,064 cr in H1

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

The government on Monday said banks have provided Rs 95,064 crore (Rs 950.64 billion) in agricultural loans in the first six months of this fiscal, though the amount is less than half of the total farm credit disbursed in the entire last fiscal.

6.22 million additional jobs were created in 2017-18

6.22 million additional jobs were created in 2017-18

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The payroll estimates, released by the EPFO based on its enrolment, threw up some contrasting trend between September 2017 and February 2018.

Court stays LIC nominee's L&T Esops claim

Court stays LIC nominee's L&T Esops claim

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The judge orally observed that the obtaining of this kind of benefit by any such nominee-director raised an important question of morality and, equally, of law.

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Steps have been taken to raise awareness in society about this evil, the minister said.

Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Dealers attribute the sluggishness in sales to distress in rural India as well as tepid sentiment in urban markets.

Child marriage with Union minister's blessing

Child marriage with Union minister's blessing

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Kanti Singh is alleged to have blessed the couple -- Pinki Kumari (14) and Ashok Kumar Giri (15) -- after their marriage was solemnised on December 12.

New EPFO data brings some cheer for India

New EPFO data brings some cheer for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'The top 10 industries encompass 84% of the total new payrolls, indicating that industry is coming on steam after the initial hiccups following GST,' say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Pulak Ghosh.

Services become costlier, goods cheaper in five years of NDA government

Services become costlier, goods cheaper in five years of NDA government

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The rates of price rise in many services used by the common man, including hospital and nursing, cook, domestic help and bus (fare), among others, have also touched double digits during the last four years, putting a burden on disposable income.

Bill against domestic violence passed

Bill against domestic violence passed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

The bill also empowers a magistrate to pass protection orders in favour of an aggrieved person.

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

Centre allows states to borrow 50% of '20-'21 limit in April

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

This permission was given some time late last month, before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 31 issued the indicative borrowing calendar for the states for April-June and the one for the Centre for April-September.

GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI

GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The central bank is the money manager of the government, and not a guarantor of any debt.

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The payroll data has been revised downwards for each of the nine months between September 2017 and May this year

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

There's a flip side to linking lending and repo rates

There's a flip side to linking lending and repo rates

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Given the relevance of bank deposits for Indian savers, whether the regulator would permit linking savings interest rate to a repo-like structure needs to be seen, as a move of this nature could increase volatility in savings also.

Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th straight term

Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th straight term

Rediff.com29 May 2019

BJD managed to retain 112 seats securing another term for Patnaik in the CM chair.

Farm sector to add 21% to GDP

Farm sector to add 21% to GDP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The contribution of agriculture, including allied sectors, towards the gross domestic product has been estimated at 20.53 per cent in 2004-05, Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.

'Indian economy is in survival mode'

'Indian economy is in survival mode'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Once the lockdown is lifted, we will see some pickup in demand.' 'And my sense is that it will be a long walk this time given that we have lost three months of economic activity.'

Has RBI stopped printing Rs 2,000 notes?

Has RBI stopped printing Rs 2,000 notes?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

RBI has printed 16,957 million pieces of Rs 500 notes and 3,654 million pieces of Rs 2,000 notes as on December 8.

Suraj Lata Devi to lead

Suraj Lata Devi to lead

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

The Railway player has been named captain of the Indian women;s hockey team for the Test series against Russia.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

How loan waivers will hurt the states

How loan waivers will hurt the states

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Among the states due for election next year are AP, Haryana and Odisha, which have a fair share of agri credit. If these states individually announced debt relief, the combined waiver would be at least around Rs 600 bn to Rs 700 bn. Clearly, this will be a frightening challenge for Indian banks.

Bank accounts of accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home case frozen

Bank accounts of accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home case frozen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

According to Muzaffarpur District Registration Officer Sanjay Kumar, the orders to freeze the bank accounts and ban the sale or purchase of any movable or immovable assets of the Seva Sankalp Evam Vikas Samiti were passed by District Magistrate Mohammad Sohail on August 7 and 8.

Er, how many jobs were actually created in the non-farm sector in 2017?

Er, how many jobs were actually created in the non-farm sector in 2017?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

ASK Wealth Advisors says 5 million, CMIE's estimate is 2 million and Ghosh & Ghosh said it was 7 million!

Budget to make sweeping recast of direct taxes: Report

Budget to make sweeping recast of direct taxes: Report

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Following the demonetisation move, the recast in direct tax moves is expected to give a boost the economy.

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Concerned by GDP slowdown and unrealistic tax targets, the economists urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to implement long-term structural steps like land and labour reforms. Warning against any off-Budget financing the economists said the government should prepare a statement of intent for its social, rural and welfare sector expenditure.

Bihar: 2 arrested for raping Japanese girl

Bihar: 2 arrested for raping Japanese girl

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

A Japanese girl was allegedly confined and raped by a duo in Bihar's Gaya and the accused have been arrested by a joint team of Kolkata and Gaya Police.

How YOU help India reduce fiscal deficit

How YOU help India reduce fiscal deficit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Post office savings deposit, recurring deposit accounts and the senior citizen savings scheme account have shown the highest growth in the current financial year.

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a first such action in India's electoral history, the Election Commission had Wednesday ordered campaigning in the nine West Bengal constituencies to end at 10 pm on Thursday, instead of 6 pm on Friday, in the wake of violence between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata during Amit Shah's roadshow.

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

17 MLAs of the TDP were suspended from the assembly for disrupting CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's address on the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020.

The many challenges facing Jaitley's fiscal promise

The many challenges facing Jaitley's fiscal promise

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

After the April-July fiscal deficit data was released on August 31, several analysts hinted that the government may need to go for cuts in capital expenditure to meet the fiscal deficit target.

Inflation numbers show it's a double whammy for farmers

Inflation numbers show it's a double whammy for farmers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

While the farmers are not getting remunerative prices for their produce, at the same time they are forced to pay high prices for items they consume.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

Income disclosure schemes 20 years apart yield roughly the same

Income disclosure schemes 20 years apart yield roughly the same

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Adjusted for inflation, the earlier scheme would have collected Rs 25,000 crore.